The Neanderthals had forms of writing by telling stories by painting pictures on walls using dyes, rocks and ash. Humans have been writing ever since.
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The Sumerians began developing cuneiform writing around 3200 BC. It is considered one of the earliest known writing systems in human history.
Writing has been around for over 5,000 years, dating back to ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and Egyptians. The history of writing is significant in human civilization as it allowed for the recording and preservation of knowledge, communication across distances, and the development of complex societies and cultures. Writing has played a crucial role in the advancement of human civilization by enabling the sharing of ideas, history, and information across generations.
Cuneiform writing eventually ceased to be used around the 1st century AD, with the spread of other writing systems and languages in the region.
Writing was invented to record information and communicate ideas across time and space. Its impact on human communication and civilization was profound, as it allowed for the preservation of knowledge, the spread of ideas, the development of complex societies, and the advancement of technology and culture.
In terms of human development, speaking typically develops before writing. Babies usually start making sounds and vocalizing before they are able to grasp the concept of writing. Speaking is a more fundamental and natural form of communication for humans compared to writing, which is a learned skill.